Program Objective:

Understand the current practices for optimal medical and surgical management of patients with lower extremity wounds.

Understand how to best utilize resources to improve the outcomes of patients with lower extremity wounds.

Know the latest techniques to prevent amputation in patients with PVD and diabetes.

Statement of Need:

A one-day program designed to educate physicians and health care professionals on the challenges encountered when treating patients with lower extremity wounds and critical limb ischemia. The course will showcase the advantages that a multidisciplinary team approach can offer to a patient with non-healing lower extremity arterial, venous, and diabetic ulcers. The symposium will highlight the latest medications, wound management strategies, and endovascular advancements that are making a dramatic difference in the field of amputation prevention and wound healing. The program offers a wonderful opportunity to interact with local and national experts in the evolving field of lower extremity wound management and to earn CME credits.

Accreditation:

Staten Island University Hospital is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Staten Island University Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy:

Policies and standards of the Medical Society of the State of New York and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education require that speakers and planners for continuing medical education activities disclose any relevant financial relationships they may have with commercial interests whose products, devices, or services may be discussed in the content of a CME Activity.